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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312172059 - North American Midway Entertainment
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
North American Midway Entertainment
1200 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2968, Ridgeland, MS 39158
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 713990/All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/06/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100378520 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 10012 A | 01/06/2009 | 01/12/2009 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 01/06/2009 | 02/09/2009 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 19, 2008, Employee #1 was working at the South Carolina State Fair with the Change Ride Inverter, a portable Model Number 414, Serial Number 414-00899. He took measurements of a metal grating that developed a hole, and he was preparing to fix the hole. Employee #1 left his tape measure under the rotating amusement ride. When he attempted to retrieve it, he was struck by the 10,000-lb. ride counter weight. Employee #1 was killed. At the time of the accident, the ride was in operation and was not down for repairs, and Employee #1 was in a danger zone.
Keywords: AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, ROTATING PARTS, GRATING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312172059 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |